Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

Wow that was super easy!!! E trailer has got it figured out. Step by step instructions with pics From start to finish for 1 person 45 min to 1 hour max. The internet photos don't do justice to the quality of this product. I will definitely be using you guys in the future. 495944

Order at class 3 hitch for a 97 tacoma 4x4 Fit like a champ. super sturdy . Will order from e trailer in the future. Thank you George j and all the great peeps over there!!!!!! Big idaho thank you. 543517

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Install was fairly easy. I made my mistake by following the video instead of the printed instructions. My install was on a 2004 Tacoma. Instead of the removing the bolts 16" from the back of the frame I removed the ones closest to the bumper (WRONG). I had to drop the hitch back out and remove the ones specified in the printed instructions as said earlier 16". The only other problem I ran into was positioning the hitch. I was doing it alone and after trying to man handle it into place, I decided it to drop the spare. After droping the spare it went right in. If you're working by yourself I'd advise droping the spare the extra room makes for a easier install. All holes lined up perfectly. I'm very happy with this product. Install, even with my minor problems, still only took 45 minutes. 18427

This is the 5th hitch I have installed, the first on a truck and 22 years old, not new. No collision history, but the fit was very tight and required some pounding. The sequence of bolt placement should probably start at the frame rails rather the angle bracket which positioned the most forward holes off center. The 4 metric hex nuts were replaced with 1/2"-13 nuts in the hardware packet. The old nuts were reused, so no trip to the store. This will provide me with a versatile farm truck with flexible towing and hauling capabilities. 518757

Nice Hitch The hitch was shipped in a rather flimsy box with no padding, so a little paint was worn off on a couple edges. A little touch-up spray paint and it was fine. The hitch itself seems to be built well. The welds look good. I mostly installed this myself and it took a bit over an hour. It was a bit of a pain. The rear bolt holes did not exactly line up with the truck. I had to use a neighbor and a ratchet strap to pull the ends of the hitch legs together to align the holes. Once it was aligned, it screwed together easy enough. As others have mentioned, drop the spare tire and push it out of the way (takes 2 min), else the hitch won't go in. 3178

Install was a pretty straight forward. Without pneumatics you'll want a 2' break-over bar for this job and I'd PB Blaster the existing hardware the night before for easier removal. There are bolts in the holes for the forward-most mounts. The instructions show an empty hole. I wouldn't recommend even attempting to remove these with a standard 14mm socket & ratchet. Having tried and nearly rounding the heads I bought an Irwin Bolt Grip set ($33 at NAPA, be sure to get the one with the 14mm size) and they came out with considerable effort on the end of my 2' bar. Be sure to keep the socket square on the head and be patient. Once the unnecessary hardware was removed and the flanges installed at the back I put the hitch in place with all hardware loose to ensure clean threading of the forward bolts into the captured nut in the frame. Square things up to the bumper and tighten all the hardware (2 each: bumper mount nuts/bolts holding the flange, forward bolts into captured nut in frame, rear machine bolts/nuts mounting hitch to frame through the flanges). Three hours including the trip to NAPA, should have taken about half that time. Good luck! 78486

My hitch is working just like the day I installed it. I use it once a month for work and am glad to have it when I need it. It was a good deal, a good product and relatively easy install. Would absolutely recommend.

Jeff M - 05/09/2014

I finally got around to putting this on my truck. Instructions were easy. Everything went on just as planned. This is the second thing I bought from etrailer that went smooth. These guys are definitely my first stop for parts 664860

Easy and quick 664475

by: DBW273206/03/2019

Installation was a snap. The hitch and the other components purchased (wiring harness, mounting bracket, dielectric grease) worked as expected. Very satisfying process from purchase to installation. 652337

Zero complaints. Everything went perfect. Shipped very fast, and mounted on my 03' Tacoma with no issues. Took about an hour for me to install (would have been faster with air tools, but wife and baby were asleep). The Hopkins wiring kit was really easy too. Time to go buy a boat and go fishing. 634241

by: Pedro04/17/2019

Trailer hitch does exactly what one would want it to do...tow a trailer. 629750

Your Company was great, quick delivery and the item fits well. On the other hand UPS was really rough o the box, we were not home when he dropped it off or I would have said something. Thanks again 612553

Part came quickly and was easy to install. It took about 70 minutes for two of us to install. 588682

by: Jerry11/08/2018

2002 Toyota Tacoma

Fit perfectly, works great 581202

by: Kim10/13/2018

2004 Toyota Tacoma

The hitch was installed on a 2004 Toyota Tacoma and the installation went very well. I've done a few of these installations over the years and they usually result in boring larger holes due to misalignment. Not so in this case. Everything went fine and it could have been easier, but my creeper wheels kept hanging up on the stress grooves in the driveway. I'm in my 70's and managed to get it installed by myself. Looks great and all the hardware was included and the instructions were easily understandable. Would recommend to anyone. Little hint to one-person installers: use a floor jack under the center of the hitch until the first bolts are in place. It's a little to large to support and deal with alignment. Have fun. 574185

The new Draw Tite trailer hitch for my Tacoma arrived quickly and as described. Installation was straight forward with basic hand tools. Hitch is heavy duty and will suffice for my towing needs. 569821

Great hitch pretty easy to install. Great customer service representative 569584

Just received it. Looks solid and good quality product. Big metal thing could be packed better : box was broken, metal parts were exposed and scratched. 568558

good price - fast shipping, GREAT follo w-up 567147

Very strong and high quality! Fits perfectly on my truck makes it look nice at that! 564721

Unfortunately, this will be my last order from ertailer, here’s why. As I emailed you about a previous order, the hitch was carelessly boxed! Basically just thrown together! As a result it was bent and damaged! I know that you cannot control shipping aspects, but you do have total control of packaging. In 2017 I installed more than seventy hitches from other sources. Your products and service are great, but I won’t waste my guys time straightening products that could be thoughtfully packaged for shipping! Two out of two is unacceptable! 561846

As always great product, good support and fast shipping. Hitch fit like a glove and the electrical was a breeze. Thanks ! 557246

I have done business with you guy s in the past and will continue to, but the hitch I ordered recently arrived damaged. In my view the packaging was sub-standard, Both ends were protruding through the box and were bent. This made it necessary to straighten the ends prior to installation. It also made the entire process difficult because the hitch was difficult to align after we tried to straighten it out. This is not a slam on the hitch itself , but on whoever packaged it. The hitch is fairly heavy vs. the packaging used and more care should be taken. 556030

This hitch fit very nicely. This is the second such hitch I've installed. First on a "96 Tacoma and this time on a "98 Tacoma. Both fit surprisingly well. It arrived with some paint scuffed off, but I fixed that. 519882

Perfect fit. I am now ready to pull my boat. Installation was easy>!! 510815

So far love it. Pulls great, price is awesome and easy install. Watching their YouTube video helps alot along with the directions they offer 509798

My hitch arrived very promptly. The packaging was beat all to hell, but no damage, and after being in the freight business for 32 years, I know there is no way a weldment can be packaged without the package being wrecked. Quite pleased with etrailer and UPS. 500581

The trailer hitch was definitely heavy duty and well put together. Definitely a two man job. The hitch fits really tight and anchors in 3 different locations on both sides. Trailer hitch is very sturdy and looks good. I would recommend this product to anyone. 490241

by: Screwball03/27/2018

2003 Toyota Tacoma

Great product, perfect fit. Easy to install. Have been towing stuff around for a year now and very happy with my hitch from etrailer. These guys are the best. 489766

Very happy with hitch. The fit and everything that was needed I also purchased the wiring harness plug and play. 487711

by: Joseph R.03/11/2018

2002 Toyota Tacoma

The Draw-Tite trailer hitch bolted right on with no trouble on my 2002 Toyota Tacoma. I have towed 2 cars with a tow dolly with out any problems. 483477

I just got my Hitch, great price awsome service they make it so easy. 461219

Had to make some adjustments for the tow package to fit, but overall I'm satisfied. My only complaint is that the instructions could have been a little more detailed. 445089

Great hitch! No problems! Thanks!

Tom T - 10/23/2018

The item purchased came sooner than expected and was very easy to install. I have bought all my trailer and hitch parts from etrailer and am completely satisfied. 433951

Nice, thank you for the great service and the nice trailer hitch. Looks good and easy to install. 404522

Still very happy with this purchase

Don D - 07/12/2018

great price, prompt service, trouble fr ee! 379354

My order, class II trailer hitch and wire harness, was on time and delivered with no missing parts. George sent me an email letting me know that the order shipped and then followed up to insure it was correct once received, I highly recommend George and his Company. They are honest and dependable people, which is a hard quality to find these days. Quality of the hitch was outstanding and the wiring harness went in without a hitch, sorta speak. Thanks Etrailer, I will tell everyone I know about you. 370656

Your product has done a Great job. no problems with it and have used it many times. I as well would like to thank you for the follow up email. in today’s busy world it is not every one that takes the time to do this. If more companies would go back to the idea of Great Customer Service, as you have, it would most certainly be a much better world to live in.

Alan S - 04/24/2018

by: Ryan04/10/2017

The best part about etrailer is the fact that they have a video showing you how to handle a "do it yourself" install. parts are always on time- been using them for years. 365289

by: Michael K.03/28/2017

After a year the hitch and wiring harness are both working perfectly. 359575

Great product, fast delivery, and excellent value. Customer service is excellent. You'll save hundreds of dollars going with etrailer.com. Thank you etrailer. 343444

Prompt delivery, perfect fit. A real bargain. Ken Callahan 311392

Excellent customer service! Outstanding web site navigation! Flawless product!! Extremely happy with the fit, finish and look of the hitch! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a great product!!! 290933

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Installation was fast and simple, drop the spare tire and have a buddy give you a hand mounting it up to the frame ! 270828

by: Roger04/30/2016

Love the hitch was easy to install 247783

The hitch was everything the ad said it was. Instructions were easy to follow hitch was easy to install. I was glad I had an impact wrench for the old bolts on truck. Very happy with etrailer. 230880

Great kit, everything you need. 207387

Fast Shipping!! Excellent customer service!! Hitch was just what I needed and well packaged. 201226

I am very pleased with the product and service provided by etrailer. Not only was it shipped and delivered when they said it was going to be, but the hitch was very easy to install (once all the rusted hardware was out.) I had no issue with the mounting the front brackets. A simple soak in solvent was all it needed. The rear set of 14mm bolts into the frame posed a much greater challenge. My biggest suggestion to anyone doing this on their own is to use heat, alot of it. Personally, a regular acetylene torch worked just fine. I put a small head on it (brazing tip) and was able to heat the top of the bolt where it threaded. Once cherry red the bolt came out fine. Once all the rusted hardware was out, it took less than 10 minutes to have the job completely done. I towed a 1000 lb trailer an hour later and it did it's job. Thanks etrailer! 154568

Got a great price and super fast free shipping. Ordered trailer hitch on Sunday and arrived Tuesday. Easy installation. ThankYou. 135232

we had a bit of trouble getting a bolt out of the truck frame but the installation went great with no problems. 127930